5 Anti-pollution products to try

by Kate Lee

As humidity and temperatures rise, and more time is spent outdoors, those living in urban areas are especially susceptible to air pollutants and pore-clogging dirt. We rounded up 5 products that fight skin pollution.

Pollution is not only a problem that environmentalists concern themselves with, it can wreak havoc on your face as well. Environmental pollution has been linked to allergies, dermatitis, premature aging, and skin cancer, among other things. Although many of us can't always relocate to peaceful pastures outside of the city limits, we can do our best to help fight the pollution that constantly surrounds us. Drinking more water, exercising, and washing our faces is just the beginning.

We've all heard that sunblock is one of the easiest defenses against premature aging and sun damage. To further protect skin, try incorporating antioxidant ingredients into your routine. These components help fight off and reverse free radical damage. The same way that your blueberry and acai smoothies help curb free radicals in your system, so too can these ingredients help ward off damage to your skin.

Wash the day off with this nourishing cleansing balm, packed with homegrown echinacea to dissolve makeup and dirt from skin. The moringa extract purifies and refreshes skin while papaya gently exfoliates.

This complete travel-sized kit contains five different anti-pollution skincare products to take your skin from dull to vibrant. Skin will feel more hydrated, plumper, and more vibrant. The mist is major key to keep in your bag for those long days you're working overtime in the city.

A combination of 48 active ingredients help combat free radical damage to your skin with this thick and luxurious mask. After cleansing, lather on the all-natural, vegan, and paraben-free mask and leave on for 15-20 minutes before rinsing off and revealing and immediately smoother complexion.

In their own research, they found that 84% of microparticles were removed by the mask and 76% of its users revealed inhibited cigarette smoke pollution and UVA radiation oxidation. Cilantro removes pollutants and heavy metal build-up in the skin, while antioxidants help nourish depleted cells.

The marrubium plant stem cells contain antioxidants that help protect skin from pollutants and blue light radiation from electronic devices that can cause premature aging. This moisturizer will also help to improve skin barrier function.